However it may be more than just stubbornness that is stopping your friend from changing their mind. According to psychologists, the more one person tries to convince someone else of something they don’t agree with, the more the other person will blindly stand their ground. [1] This might make it seem like it is impossible to change their mind, but that isn’t the case. In reality you can use useful negotiation tips to help the other person see your point of view, and this can be beneficial for both of you; it opens your minds up to new ideas and it makes it easier for you to understand each other....

Every item must relate to annual/life goals. Your long-term goals are the key. Most of us want something big. Whether it’s the ultimate job, your own business, a family, speaking a foreign language, or travelling the world. Whatever it is, we want it badly, because we can’t have it straight away. It’s those dreams that you should be moving towards through daily action. Follow these steps to make sure you stay on track:...

Even though it can feel crippling to some people, shyness is not a fixed state and you can take steps to overcome it. Practice mindfulness If you struggle with shyness, you might find yourself entering a cycle of self-criticism before you’re even conscious of it. Practice noticing the thoughts and feelings that come up when you think about entering into a social situation. Notice what your internal dialogue is saying and the judgements you are making about yourself....

If so, you may have too much on your plate. It’s time to step back, take a few minutes, and pare down that to-do list to just the bare essentials. Imagine, for a moment, that you have only a few things on your list for today. Imagine the peace that comes from that simple little fact. Now imagine your workday, a day of simplicity, of focus, of powerful accomplishments. Imagine that instead of doing 10 little things that don’t matter much, you do one thing that will really have an impact on your business, on who you are, on your future....

But first, what is really positive thinking? Do you have to be in an upbeat, cheerful and enthusiastic mood all day to be positive minded? No. Positive thinking simply means the absence of negative thoughts and emotions – in other words, inner peace! When you are truly at peace within yourself, you are naturally thinking positively. You don’t have to fight off negative thoughts, or search desperately for more positive thoughts....

That said, how many times have you sat down with a book on a subject you were eager to learn about only to put the it down 1000 pages later, feeling like you were no more knowledgeable than you were when you started? It can be easy to read a book without retaining any of the knowledge held inside of it, but this post will teach you how to remember more of what you read, and hopefully make you one of those special people that can read a book and actually comprehend and remember what the author was trying to teach you....

You think this is that same old story, don’t you? Where a guy turns around his life-like a hero and then sells you how he did it. Nope. I had no relationships, my career was in complete breakdown, and my mind was completely taken over by confusion. All my efforts to improve went in vain because I procrastinated upon every plan I created for myself. Eventually, the reason was that there was no one to force me to stick to important day-to-day chores and I had little or no self-discipline to keep myself on track....

Whether you want to show your partner how much they mean to you, or tell someone for the first time, it is a day of true expression. Of course, we all have slightly different ways of doing so. One of the most popular ways to do so is to buy that special someone a gift. The classic Valentine’s gifts include chocolates and flowers, usually of the red rose variety. For many, it is less about lavishing each other with gifts and more about telling them how you feel....

As a matter of fact, over 80% of website that you visit daily track your activities. Do you know that visiting the top 50 websites in the wold would leave you reeling with more than 3,000 tracking files on your PC? They know where you are, what you are doing and most importantly, what you are probably going to do next. This is where Epic Browser comes in handy. It inhibits anyone to stalk what you do online by providing you with a browser of its own which consists built in protection from tracking scripts that follow you everywhere....

A survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers identifies communication skills as the most sought quality in job candidates.[1] Many of the setbacks experienced on the path to success can be traced to the inability to communicate accurately and effectively. It is, therefore, essential to set communication goals to boost your reputation, strengthen your relationships, and improve your work delivery. This article is about how to set communication goals and what those goals should include....

Many people have this misconception that once they get married, they will live happily ever after- on autopilot. The reality, however, is that marriage requires work and effort from you and your spouse. Love brings you together, but conscious, continuous effort makes your marriage a success. This is where marriage goals come in. Why you should set marriage goals Marriage goals give a couple something to work toward and a reason to depend upon each other....

1. You’re Angry Pick up a pen and write down exactly why you are angry. Now make a decision to let it go. Holding onto the anger doesn’t affect the other person, the company, or the situation one bit: only you can decide when you’ve had enough. 2. You’re Stressed Start by writing down the words, “I’m feeling stressed” and then go on to describe what that feels like. Your brain needs to get off the cycle of spinning around in circles so you can start focusing on solutions....

What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a form of cancer. It is located in the mesothelium, which is the protective membrane that lines all of our body’s vital internal organs. Three out of every four cases of mesothelioma start in the pleural mesothelium of the chest cavity. It can also start in the abdominal cavity and around the heart. No matter where the cancer originates, malignant cells from the protective lining can invade and start to damage tissues....

Before you read further, it is important for you to know that critical thinking is a state of mind, not a tool or strategy. If you are bogged down in the trivial day to day matters of your professional and personal life, learning how to think critically can help you rise above these issues and focus your energies where they are needed – to solve problems and accomplish objectives. It stands to reason that the better the learning techniques, the better critical thinking and reasoning will be....

Sometimes we think it’s our genes that make us the kind of person we are. However, that’s not the whole story. Often we are so preoccupied with the status quo that we forget we have the power to become the person we want to be. If happiness is what you’re after, know that by training your brain, you can program your mind to make yourself happy. And let’s face it, who is not looking to be happy?...

If you are complaining about your life, immediately stop. Complaints will get you nowhere. In one moment, you can make the decision to create the life you really want to live. All it takes is a decision, backed by inspired action and the commitment to follow through. Remember that in the seeds of our deepest despair lies the keys to creating the transformation we want to see. Use your adverse circumstances as a springboard from which you summon the determination to turn it all around completely....

While working in the field of psychology, I came into contact with a number of people who suffered from chronic illnesses like Parkinson’s disease, or the lasting effects from catastrophic medical events such as strokes. Often, people who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness or condition suffer from comorbid depression, which is a type of depression that is resultant from a primary physical or psychological ailment. However, comorbid depression must be taken as seriously as major depressive disorder, and there are some things caretakers can do to help treat the depression of a loved one....

Setting up an account on this platform is vital for your career, but you have to make some effort. In order to succeed, your profile has to be well-crafted and stand out from all others with an unique summary. The problem is, a lot of people have summaries that are too generic, and there is nothing to catch someone’s attention. Believe me; the problem with bad summaries on LinkedIn is quite common so you shouldn’t despair if you think yours doesn’t meet certain standards....

These are all examples of bad bosses. A boss who cannot get over themselves enough to lead their team into battle is not a leader. That boss is a coward. Out of all the leadership books on my shelf, I have yet to come across one that describes the kind of boss I am. I am a difficult boss. I know what I am. My team knows what I am....

1. Direct Experience is better than Filtered Experience If you’re unsure of what the difference is, direct experience is when we interact with something, such as another person or nature, without the influence of culture or media. Filtered experience is just the opposite. When you drown yourself in what’s going on with others and submerge yourself with the dramatizations the media sometimes has, you can have a very distorted view and opinion of what’s going on around you....